US EditionStephen A. Smith says he isn’t worried about racism hurting chances if he runs for White House
Stephen A. Smith downplays racism as a barrier, saying most Americans focus on character, and he plans to run as a Democrat in the 2028 presidential race.
- Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator, said he would run as a Democrat if he launched a 2028 presidential bid and argued racism is not as significant an issue as the political left portrays.
- Smith argued a broad swath of American voters judge character versus race, noting that many focus on personal problems and decades-long changes in racial dynamics have lessened race's impact.
- During the interview, Smith dismissed Robert Costa's question about racism, and in a December episode of his SiriusXM show, he rebuked and hung up on a caller claiming every Republican was racist, while repeatedly criticizing Democrats.
- The extended interview was posted to YouTube on Sunday and aired on CBS News Sunday Morning, and Smith's ESPN profile gives his remarks national prominence.
- Smith's stance places him at odds with the political left, and his 2028 presidential bid consideration marks a rare media-to-politics crossover given his ESPN profile.
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Stephen A. Smith: Racism Won’t Stop Me in 2028
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith said he does not believe racism would be a decisive obstacle if he were to pursue a bid for the White House in 2028, arguing that most Americans are more focused on leadership and personal character than race. During an appearance on CBS News’ “Sunday Morning,” Smith acknowledged that racism still exists in the United States but pushed back on the idea that it remains the dominant force in national politics. “I …
Stephen A. Smith says he isn’t worried about racism hurting chances if he runs for White House
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he is not worried about racism affecting a White House run if he chooses to throw his hat in the 2028 presidential contest. “I know it[racism] exists. I know that you can’t escape it, but I do not believe it is as prevalent as some on the…
Stephen A. Smith Could Challenge GOP After Trump’s Viral Endorsement
Stephen A. Smith says he may be stepping into the political arena, and it could put him on a collision course with Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The longtime sports commentator told CBS News that he is “giving strong consideration” to a presidential run in 2028 as a Democrat. The comments surfaced months after an unexpected moment last year when Donald Trump publicly encouraged the idea during a NewsNation town hall. In May 2025, former…
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